Denny Mullins
About Denny Mullins
Denny Mullins is the Manager of NA Online Systems Projects at Emerson in Knoxville, Tennessee, with over 30 years of experience in engineering and project management.
Current Position at Emerson
Denny Mullins works as the Manager, NA Online Systems Projects at Emerson. He is based in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. With over a decade at Emerson Automation Solutions, he has advanced within the company, showcasing his expertise and leadership in managing online systems projects across North America.
Career at Norfolk Southern Corporation
Denny Mullins began his professional journey at Norfolk Southern Corporation as a Management Trainee in 1985. Over the next decade, he progressed through various roles including Electrical Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Sr. General Foreman, and Electrical Foreman. These roles took him to different locations such as Roanoke, Virginia, and Knoxville, Tennessee, providing a solid foundation in engineering and management.
Experience in Process Engineering
Following his time at Norfolk Southern Corporation, Denny Mullins transitioned to process engineering roles. He worked at Siemens Energy & Automation, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and DeRoyal Industries, Inc. In his roles at these companies, including Sr. Process Engineer, he gained significant experience and contributed to various process improvement and engineering projects.
Education and Early Career
Denny Mullins studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 1985. He launched his career at Norfolk Southern Corporation right after graduation, where he participated in a Management Trainee program. This early experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in engineering and project management.
Senior Role at Emerson Process Management
Before ascending to his current managerial role, Denny Mullins served as a Senior Online Project Engineer at Emerson Process Management from 2011 to 2018. In this capacity, he played a key role in overseeing online project operations, leveraging his extensive process engineering background to drive project success over his seven-year tenure.